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Centennial College

Toronto, Ontario, CanadaEst. 1966College / Polytechnic

Centennial College is a public college in Toronto, Ontario, established in 1966 and known as Ontario's first public college.

  • Established in 1966
  • Ontario's first public college
  • Multiple campuses, primarily in eastern Greater Toronto Area
  • Subjects grouped into specialized faculties
  • Board of Governors made up of 12 volunteers from the external community
  • Mission: educate students for career success

About

Centennial College is a public college located in Toronto, Ontario. Its address is P.O. Box 631 Station A, Toronto, ON, M1K 5E9. The college's mission is to educate students for career success, and its vision is to transform lives and communities through learning.

History

Centennial College was established in 1966 and is Ontario's first public college. Since then, it has evolved from a local community college into a globally recognized institution. Dr. Craig Stephenson became president of the college in 2019, after an extensive national search.

Academics

The college groups its wide variety of subjects into specialized faculties. These focus on areas such as business, communications, community, health, science, engineering, arts, hospitality and transportation. Specialized centres and institutes support innovation in teaching excellence and academic quality, along with student engagement and success.

Campus & Facilities

Centennial College has multiple campuses, anchored primarily in the eastern part of the Greater Toronto Area. Listed campus services include Student Life services at each campus, Athletics and Recreation, Centennial Housing Service, on-campus dining and parking services.

Admissions

Canadian students and permanent residents may apply through Ontario Colleges. The college also accepts international student applications, returning or in-house applications for re-admission, and has Admission Tests. The graduate employer satisfaction rate is listed on the college website.

Founded
1966
Type
College / Polytechnic
Courses
4
Total intake
Not yet verified
AddressP.O. Box 631 Station A, Toronto, ON, M1K 5E9
HousingAvailable
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
4
Avg career outcomes
Not yet verified
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources